For anyone who has had a C-Section...

Could you write a little bit about it?

I'm about 4 wks away from having my son (sure to be my last) and he is still in a Transverse Lie position.  I just found out last night that my OB wants to do a C Section and I was just so unprepared.  I just had it in my head that eventually he would turn and if not, we could try a manual move.  My OB told me he won't do a manual move (didn't get the reason why,etc. since I was kind of in shock).    My PG is High Risk but pretty much due to my age because I have no problems with this PG at all medically. (I'm following up with him as to the why since he really is a great OB).

Needless to say, I'm still dealing with the emotional & mental aspect of needing a C Section.  I know all the logic of the ways medically & physically but I am just crushed.  To top it all, I do have depression/anxiety which has been medically controlled for years & years (did the therapy, etc. also) so now I'm afraid that I might come to be upset with the baby, etc. even though I know it isn't his fault in any way.  This was an unexpected gift; like my DD and I had her vaginally (induced though).  Again, I am still dealing with the unplanned news so I'm feeling a little raw.

I'm trying to find anything I can on the web and talk to ladies so I can make sure that at the end of it all.... I have a safe and healthy son. 

Has anyone had an unplanned or unwanted planned C Section and be willing to talk about it? 

Thank you in advance... 

From your ticker, your not quite 36 weeks, your baby still has time to move.  I myself haven't had this problem but have seen this topic come up quite a bit lately.  So I would suggest looking back over the next few pages and you will see some comments on this subject.  I'm sure some will post here as well.  Did your doc say when he wanted to do the c-section?  Best of luck to you!

My c-section was not planned nor wanted. I had dream of having a vaginal birth. But at last my lil Hazelnut wasent having it. She was turned the right way and everything. Just 2 weeks shy of her due date she started droping her heart rate every time I had a contraction. I had contrations the last 2 1/2 months of my pregnancy but they never made any progress. When I did the last non stress test and we noticed she was having problems moving and keeping a steady heartbeat my OB asked if I wanted to be induced or go for the C-section. I thought about it and decided it would be better for my baby to have a c-section then to go through an induction and the contractions get stronger and she not be able to tolarete them. My OB is not one to just cut for the sake of cutting thats why I love her, but I went for the C-section even though I was upset about it so I could have a healthy baby. So do whats right for u and baby. Also ask your daughter why he won't try and manualey turn your baby if its a good reason take it as I know it is late in the game to change doctors. good luck and hope baby turns for u. Also tell your doctor as long as it is safe for baby that you want to go the full 40 weeks therfore giving baby all the time to turn or you to try any positions to get him to move.

Thanks ladies...

I had to update my ticker (it was off by about 3 days) and I'm 36wks.  The Dr. wants to do an induced C Section at 39wks.  I know that he could still turn and he is moving quite a bit but I don't think he really wants to go head down all the way.

I think having my DD so very soon after the gastric bypass surgery (got PG 3 months post) might have weakened my abdominal muscles.  She weighed in at 5lbs, 13ozs at birth and the Dr. is estimating that he is about that size now.  I'm going to try to get a better idea of his weight as well as position once I have another U/S done before the scheduled CSection (at least he is doing that).

Thanks for your help.

PS ~ How long were you restricted from driving? I know I can't go back to work for 8 weeks.

useually its as long as your taking the heavey narcotics

I am 2 weeks postop from my C-section. It was not planned. I had a planned induction at almost 40wks. After 15 hours of intense labor with no progression my dr decided it was time for a C-section. It turns out the shape of my pelvic bone was not favorable for normal delivery and the baby was sunnyside up.

Things were done very quickly once my Dr decided on the section. I already had an epidural in place so they just added the meds in to that. They quickly had me fill out consents then wheeled me into the OR. My mom got booties and a cap and gown to put on since she was going to be joining me. They log rolled me onto the table since I couldn't move my lower half at all. They put up a drape so I could not see my lower half. Once I was in place then my mom was walked in to join me. She sat at my head as they tested to see if I could feel anything sharp. I felt nothing of the test.

I've seen sections in my nursing rotation and it seemed like it only took 5 mins max for those. My own section it seemed like it took forever. I could feel tugging and sort of touching but nothing that was painful. They finally got the baby out and held him up as they lowered the drape for a moment so I could see him. After that they took him to the warmer and did the normal checks on newborns. My mom was able to go over there and watch. Meanwhile feeling abit forgotten I layed there as they started stitching me up. Again it took longer than I remembered seeing performed in the past. Before they finished they brought the baby over and layed him on my chest so we could look at each other face to face. My arms were out (like if I was layed out on a cross) and semi held down by blankets so I wouldn't yank at the drape. Because of this I didn't get to hold the baby but I did get to kiss him before they took him to the nursery. My mom went with him.

Again I was log rolled onto the stretcher and moved into a recovery area. I could barely wiggle a single toe. But mentally I was just fine. Kinda just layed there waiting to be sent up to my room so I could finally hold my baby. I had him at 1039pm and was finally up in my room at midnight. Unfortunately they were very busy so they didn't finish with him in the nursery until almost 3am! I was very annoyed it took so long for them to bring me my baby. But from what I have read in the past it doesn't normally take that long. Once I had him I felt we bonded right away. I didn't want to put him down.

I couldn't really move my legs for hours afterward. I had the foley in place until noon the next day. They took it out and had me start walking right away. I didn't need much in the way of pain meds but that was true for my WLS as well. Emotionally I didn't feel cheated or upset about the section. I had my baby in my arms. I was content with that.

Sorry this was so long. I just know when I was a preop for my WLS step by step detail helped me the most. If you have more questions feel free to message me anytime.

ETA I was told not to drive for 2 weeks. I really felt ok to drive after about a week but I followed Dr's orders. I went into the hospital wed morning and came home sat afternoon. I got my staples out the next tues at my Ob's office. It felt like getting your eyebrows plucked. Alittle sharp quick annoyance.

I had an unpanned one my 1st baby 7 years ago adn this time I was scheduled. It ws easier this time being that it was scheduled. I stayed in the hospital for 5 days, came off the morphine the next day and they started me on motrin and percocet...waas up adn walking the next day adn they let me shower the next day. I took only 8 weeks off of work. My staples stayed in until my follow-up with my OB just since the prior surgery ( I had my tummy done last may). I healed very quickly and its a small incision. You should have no problems!!

Forgot to mention with my 1st after my 2nd epidural (I had been induced adn it did not work) I coded. With the planned one this time they gave me a block which I liked much better!

I was also an unplanned C-section. It wasn't an emergency, but after 29 hours of total back labor and trying to induce me 3 different times, we opted for the C. Turns out my little guy was also sunnyside up and was NOT coming down. The weird thing is that as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I prepped myself for a C. I'm not quite sure why, but after 3 previous abdominal surgeries I just figured this was destined to be another slice. I will admit at first I was bitter about not being able to deliver vaginally and I still have a bit of jealousy when I see or read about vaginal births, but I know the best outcome was that me and baby are healthy and whether it was a C or not- I'm still a Mommy!! :)  I had gotten an epi during the induction when I was at 4cms. However, when we went for the C, they placed me under a spinal as well. I felt nothing- not even the slight tugging and pressure they talk about. It was over and done with and within minutes I heard my little guy cry for the first time. The recovery was tough at times, but not bad at all. The ab area is a tough place to be cut, but with it being so low, it made it a little bit easier. I had dissolvable stitches and was driving about a week after. I was givin a scrip for percocet and motrin, but very rarely took either unless I need some assistance with going to sleep. Best of luck and hope all goes well for you! :)